The Media Arts Department offers technical and conceptual training in audio, film, and video recording and production. Young artists receive the tools to create artistically, exploring and developing their own voice, in a field that often emphasizes collaboration. Media Arts students master skills in audio recording, animation,cinematography, directing, editing, lighting, motion graphics and script writing. In addition, all students in media arts gain an understanding of the history, theory and aesthetics of communication arts in order to appreciate the art form and to make informed decisions in their own work.

Audition Expectations: 1) Auditioning students are expected to present a sample of their work (portfolio) in film, video, audio recording, motion graphics or animation including a short statement that describes the portfolio work. Students who do not have portfolio material may submit one of the following: a) a storyboard with text and visual instructions for a short film, video, or animation; b) a series of photographs that tell a story (at least 15); c) a detailed critique of the sound/music and visual elements of a feature film or television production that discusses the atmosphere, emotional content and overall effect of these elements; d) a short screenplay (no more than 10 pages). 2) Candidates should be prepared to answer a series of questions about their portfolio, expertise, favorite film, video and television production, music album, or animation. 3) Students should be prepared to critique the visual and sound elements of a short film shown at the audition.